Hollie Sokol
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Certified Embodiment Coach, Sacred Space Facilitator, and Women’s Self-Defense Instructor helping women heal from trauma, disempowerment, and body disconnection. I guide clients through dark feminine embodiment, shadow work, and self-defense to transform fear into sovereignty and submission into strength.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dark Feminine Defense — Embodiment Coach / Founder
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitates 1:1 and group embodiment coaching sessions integrating somatic practices, breathwork, intuitive movement, shadow work, and personalized rituals.
- Guides clients through emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and reclaiming confidence, sensuality, and voice.
- Manages marketing, branding, and social media presence to attract highly aligned clients.
Regional Lead Instructor
Club Pilates
09.2021 - Current
- Coaches clients on strength-building, grounding, and reclaiming agency through physical practice.
- Manages and coaches a team of 37 Instructors across three studios.
Actor - SAG-AFTRA
Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO
02.2018 - Current
- Voice of Tokio in Netflix's 'Money Heist' - all seasons
- Vocal acting is heard in 125 countries across 40+ Netflix and Disney+ titles.
Flight Attendant
Virgin America
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Ensured aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.
- Resolved passenger situations during flight involving disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
Education
Certified Embodiment Coach - Embodiment Coaching
The Highest Self Institute
California08-2024
Certified Women's Self Defense Instructor - Self Defense Instructor
Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD)
San Francisco, CA07-2024
Certified Sacred Spaces Facilitator - Space Holding & Ritual Facilitation
Sacred Spaces Facilitator
Bali, Indonesia 02-2024
Pilates Instructor Certification - Pilates - All Apparatuses
Club Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training
Sacramento, CA01.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2013
Shakespearean Acting
The British American Drama Academy
Oxford, England08.2012
Skills
- Somatic Coaching & Facilitation
- Chakra Activation dance
- Shadow Work
- Women’s Self-Defense
- Boundary Coaching
- Meditation & Grounding Practices
- Sacred Ritual & Space Holding
- Voice Empowerment
- Rage Rituals
- Group Facilitation
- Studio & Live Performances
- Film & Television performance
Accomplishments
- Creator of the Dark Feminine Defense method - Embody, Rise, Reclaim.
- Featured voice actor on Netflix, Disney+, and HBO, with a New York Times cover story recognizing the depth and embodiment of my vocal work.
- Facilitated somatic movement and empowerment practices for hundreds of women through Pilates and foundational embodiment work.
Timeline
Dark Feminine Defense — Embodiment Coach / Founder
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
Regional Lead Instructor
Club Pilates
09.2021 - Current
Actor - SAG-AFTRA
Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO
02.2018 - Current
Flight Attendant
Virgin America
01.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Embodiment Coach - Embodiment Coaching
The Highest Self Institute
Certified Women's Self Defense Instructor - Self Defense Instructor
Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD)
Certified Sacred Spaces Facilitator - Space Holding & Ritual Facilitation
Sacred Spaces Facilitator
Pilates Instructor Certification - Pilates - All Apparatuses
Club Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting
UC Santa Barbara
Shakespearean Acting
The British American Drama Academy